Umbrage


Umbrage originally meant 'shadow' from the Latin 'umbra'

  








um·brage
noun - Origin: 1400–1459


  • leaves that afford shade, as the foliage of trees.
  • shade or shadows, as cast by trees.
  • a shadowy appearance or semblance of something. 

S pique, grudge, resentment.

offense; annoyance; displeasure:
to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness.

the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, or the like.
  

It can also be a colour !!

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